The Marshall Area Fine Arts Council

13th Annual Photography Competition and Exhibit

The Marshall Area Fine Arts Council is proud to host its 12th Annual Photography Competition and Exhibit. Announcing Two Special Features in 2014

• A two-week period for voting by the public for the People’s Choice Award. This will be before selection of competition awards by MAFAC’s judge. Entries will be identified by number until all judging is completed.• All entries (in addition to framed/matted photographs) will also be submitted in a jpeg format on a CD for use in a 2015 calendar to be published and available for sale at MAFAC. Winners will also be featured on MAFAC’s website and Facebook links.

Entry Rules • Entry Fee - $10 per photograph • Traditional black/white or color film, work produced by digital cameras or digitally manipulated photos will be accepted. • Size restrictions: Photo image minimum 8"x10" or 80 sq. inches. Finished work-maximum 16"x20" or 320 sq. inches including matting and/or framing• Matting, if used, must be black, cream or white• Works from previous Sounds of Summer competitions are not eligible.• Each photographer agrees to follow the rules and guidelines as outlined.• Photographers must be 14 years or older.• Photos are not eligible if used for class assignment or with instructor assistance.• All items must be labeled on the back with photographer's name, address, phone number, email, photograph title, theme, and category.• Photography entries must be pre-registered.• All photographs must be ready for hanging.• Photographs must be left up during the entire exhibit.• Each photographer will complete the MAFAC Waiver Form. Photos may be offered for sale by completing MAFAC Artist Consignment Agreement.• MAFAC assumes no liability for photos.• By entering this competition the individual has given permission that his/her photo may be used in the MAFAC website, Facebook page and published in an annual MAFAC calendar for 2015. CD-ROM photo may be cropped to fit 8 1/2” x11” calendar size.

Western Printing of Marshall is sponsoring the MAFAC Photo Show Calendar for 2015. We thank them for their support in joining us to offer this event.

Lifewall is offering discounts for color photo printing on canvas for entry photos.

Photoworks is offering a discount for color photo print on their quality paper for entry photos.

2014 ThemesThis year we hope to include all photography enthusiasts! Entries may be made in one age division, with a minimum age limit of 14 years. A SEASONAL VIEWGive us a photo that shows a unique and unusual view of one of Minnesota's four seasons. Show us a new side of your favorite time of the year. Make us say, "I never imaged (winter, spring, summer, or fall) quite that way."

SEASONAL ACTIVITIESGive us a photo that shows an activity for one of our seasons. Make us think, "I'd love to do that!" or make us think, "Whoa, I'd never do that!" Can you send us a photo that will make us love your favorite season, even a bad winter (2013-2014?!!!)

All entries must include both a printed copy and a digital copy (jpg or jpeg) of the photograph and are due August 5.

JUDGING CRITERIA

• CREATIVITY •• TECHNICAL MERIT •• COMPOSITION •• PRESENTATION •

$10 fee per entryOne entry per theme per person

The pre-registration form, along with a signed waiver of claims, must be included with the fee. You can download a copy by clicking on the link below or pick up a copy at MAFAC or other locations around town.